W415-2166 / A / 06.29.169ENBEFORE INSTALLATIONSelect a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and hightraffic areas. NOTE: Follow all national and local electrical codes. This appliance can be installed intoeither an existing fireplace opening or as new construction / renovation.ExISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONThoroughly clean out the existing fireplace and hearth area.plan the power supply. If an existing grounded outlet is near the appliance, the power cord can run behindthe appliance. If the cord is not long enough to reach the outlet, a grounded extension cord minimum AwgNo. 14 and rated to a minimum of 1875 watts may be used. If you plan to cut or drill a hole in the existingfireplace for wiring, it is best to hire a professional to do this step in order to prevent personal injury. To reducethe risk of fire, do not run the power cord under rugs, carpets, etc. Arrange the power supply cord away fromhigh traffic areas where it may pose a tripping hazard.3.0 INSTALLATION! WARNINGRISK OF FIRE! THE POWER CORD MUST NOT BE PINCHED AGAINST A SHARP EDGE. SECURECORD TO AVOID TRIPPING OR SNAGGING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK ORPERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT RUN CORD UNDER CARPETING. DO NOT COVER CORD WITH THROWRUGS, RUNNERS OR THE LIKE. ARRANGE CORD AWAY FROM TRAFFIC AREAS AND WHERE ITWILL NOT BE TRIPPED OVER.RISK OF FIRE! TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FIRE, DO NOT BLOCK AIR INTAKE OR EXHAUST IN ANYMANNER. DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES WHERE OPENINGS MAY BECOME BLOCKED.RISK OF FIRE! DO NOT BLOW OR PLACE INSULATION AGAINST THE APPLIANCE.THIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE IS TESTED AND LISTED FOR USE ONLY WITH THE APPROVEDOPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. USE OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES NOT SPECIFICALLY TESTED FORTHIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE COULD VOID THE WARRANTY AND/OR RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD.IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT STOREOR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHERAPPLIANCE.THIS APPLIANCE MUST REMAIN REMOVABLE FROM THE ENCLOSURE. THE APPLIANCE MAY BEHARD WIRED, BUT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT IT BE PLUGGED INTO A STANDARD OUTLET USINGTHE SUPPLIED POWER CORD. THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE SEALED AROUND THE FRONTFACING.APPLIANCE VENTS LOCATED ON THE FRONT AND BACK OF THIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CANNOT,IN ANY WAY, BE COVERED AS IT MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.